Suspect in steroids ring was involved in youth sports

This father of an 11-year old has been involved in youth sports and hasÂ allegedlyÂ been selling steroids to young athletes in this Connecticut community, a community where no one thought there could be a “steroid problem!”

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Mark Mansa, a Bethel businessman, was indicted Tuesday on federal charges at U.S. District Court inÂ Bridgeport.

Mansa and three other men are accused of running an illegal steroids and marijuana ring in GreaterÂ Danbury.

They allegedly sold steroids and marijuana to high school athletes andÂ others.

The 46-year-old Mansa, who has also lived in Danbury and Ridgefield, was in custody before the indictment was unsealed, police

said. Mansa is charged with conspiracy to distributeÂ steroids.

Mansa has been involved with local youth sports organizations, including Bethel Youth Football and theÂ Bethel Youth Wrestling Club, with his 11-year-oldÂ son.